Perfect Pitch: Nature or Nurture?

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The sound of someone warbling the National Anthem makes just about everybody cringe. Today on Soundcheck, researchers explain how brain chemistry and genetics play a role in tone deafness and perfect pitch. Plus: Macedonian piano virtuoso Simon Trpceski is making waves in the U.S. Before his appearances this week with the New York Philharmonic, he visits our studio for a live performance.

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